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NEWS FROM THE COURTS

Christine Ofosu-Ampadu, prosecuting, told the Nottingham court: "The defendant was driving a vehicle whilst intoxicated and was seen to obstruct the trams by stopping over the tram line.

"Witnesses called the police and officers arrived and saw the defendant's vehicle," Miss Ofosu-Ampadu added.

Ruscoe handed a letter and reference to the two magistrates. He told them: "I would like to apologise and say how genuinely sorry I am."

"I don't have any points on my licence," added Ruscoe, who told them that his parents had driven him to court for the hearing. He had never been in trouble before and must pay £85 prosecution costs and a government surcharge of £30.